London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,402 cc

LX03 FCEMOT history

LX03 FCE is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2022 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 248,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2022
Mileage
248,282 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX03 FCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX03 FCE was last recorded at 248,282 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2016: 192,872 miles, lower than 531,755 miles on 8 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
247,410 miles · 11 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
872 miles
Average per year
8,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 248,282 miles
  • 2021 – 247,410 miles
  • 2018 – 204,619 miles
  • 2017 – 199,720 miles
  • 2016 – 192,872 miles
  • 2015 – 184,480 miles
  • 2014 – 175,763 miles
  • 2013 – 166,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail248,282 miles
  • MajorBrake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended insecure (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rearmost bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail248,282 miles (+872)4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,282 miles
    Test number
    550875182148
    • MajorBrake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended insecure (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rearmost bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass247,410 miles (+42,791)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    247,410 miles
    Test number
    549081937648
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass204,619 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    204,619 miles
    Test number
    191804941173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass201,953 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    201,953 miles
    Test number
    840737285767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass199,720 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    199,720 miles
    Test number
    807405640538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass196,493 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    196,493 miles
    Test number
    622892582479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass192,872 miles (-338,883)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    192,872 miles
    Test number
    788339649557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail531,755 miles (+343,375)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    531,755 miles
    Test number
    225846589849
    • DangerousNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass188,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    188,380 miles
    Test number
    487369210503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail188,380 miles (+3,900)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,380 miles
    Test number
    768861034968
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass184,480 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    184,480 miles
    Test number
    558506917569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass180,222 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    180,222 miles
    Test number
    638436505138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass175,763 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    175,763 miles
    Test number
    288022584243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail170,511 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,511 miles
    Test number
    268184704422
    • Repaired at testRear Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

  15. Pass170,511 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    170,511 miles
    Test number
    936304704161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass166,075 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    166,075 miles
    Test number
    806618083219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass160,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    160,024 miles
    Test number
    546825103107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX03 FCE

Does LX03 FCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX03 FCE expired on 10 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX03 FCE?
The MOT on LX03 FCE expired on 10 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX03 FCE done?
LX03 FCE was recorded at 248,282 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 8,371 miles a year.
Has LX03 FCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX03 FCE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LX03 FCE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX03 FCE find?
LX03 FCE failed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with 4 major defects, 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating; nearside front seat belt not functioning as intended insecure; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch, and 10 more.

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